WO2013047438A1 - Mobile diagnostic x-ray equipment and method for controlling mobile diagnostic x-ray equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The problem addressed by the invention is to always keep the imaging angle of the X-ray detector with respect to the subject constant before and after movement of the imaging unit. In order to solve the problem, this mobile diagnostic X-ray equipment detects the rotation of the main body within the horizontal plane due to the movement on the floor surface and controls the rotation and driving of the X-ray detector based on the detection results.

Description

Mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus and control method for mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus

The present invention relates to a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly to position control of an X-ray detector.

There is a mobile surgical C-arm device including an imaging unit including an X-ray source and an X-ray detector, and two units of a monitor unit for displaying an image transmitted from the X-ray detector.
This mobile surgical C-arm device includes a round X-ray detector using II (image intensifier) and a square X-ray detector using FPD (flat panel detector). is there. In either case, when the imaging unit is rotated parallel to the horizontal plane, the X-ray detector rotates together with the imaging unit, whereby the orientation of the image with respect to the subject rotates.

As a method for keeping the orientation of the image constant, Patent Document 1 describes that in the overhead traveling X-ray diagnostic apparatus, the rotation amount of the C arm and the rotation amount of the detector are offset to keep the orientation of the detector itself constant. A method is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-226001

In Patent Document 1, a suspension base is fixed to the ceiling, and the amount of rotation of the overhead traveling C-arm is detected based on the position of the suspension base. In other words, the suspension base fixed to the ceiling can be used as a reference for detecting the amount of rotation of the C arm. However, in the case of a mobile surgical C-arm device, the imaging unit moves with respect to the floor surface, so the reference for detecting the rotation amount of the imaging unit cannot be obtained, and the method of Patent Document 1 cannot be applied. was there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the movable X that can keep the orientation of the image constant before and after the movement of the movable X-ray diagnostic apparatus, regardless of the structure that is pivotally supported. An object is to provide a line diagnostic apparatus.

In order to solve the above problems, the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention detects the amount of rotation of the main body in the horizontal plane due to movement on the floor surface, and based on the detection result, the X-ray detector Rotational drive control is performed.

According to the present invention, there is provided a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus capable of keeping the orientation of an image constant before and after the movement of the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus, and a control method therefor, regardless of the structure that is pivotally supported. Can be provided.

Overall configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present embodiment Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the imaging | photography unit 10 which concerns on 1st embodiment. Explanatory drawing showing the processing procedure of the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus The flowchart which shows the process sequence of a target rotation angle calculation process Flow chart showing processing procedure of feedback processing of X-ray detector rotation angle Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the imaging | photography unit 10 which concerns on 2nd embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the imaging | photography unit 10 which concerns on other embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described.
The mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus of the present invention holds an X-ray source that irradiates X-rays, an X-ray detector that detects X-rays transmitted through a subject, and an X-ray source and an X-ray detector facing each other. A movable X comprising: a holding means that performs rotation of the X-ray detector with respect to the holding means; and a main body that supports the holding means to be movable on the floor surface. In the line diagnostic apparatus, first detection means for detecting a rotation amount of the main body portion in a horizontal plane due to movement on the floor surface, and the X-ray detector rotation driving means based on a detection result of the first detection means And an X-ray detector control means for controlling the rotational drive of the X-ray detector using a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus.

In addition, the X-ray detector control unit detects the target rotation amount necessary for returning the direction of the X-ray detector that moves as the main body moves to the direction before the main body moves. Target rotation amount calculation means for calculating based on the rotation amount detected by the means, and the X-ray detector rotation driving means based on the target rotation amount calculated by the target rotation amount calculation means. X-ray detector rotation control means for instructing rotation.

Further, the holding means further includes a support part that rotatably supports the main body part, and a second detection means that detects a rotation amount of the support part, and the target rotation amount calculation means includes The target rotation amount is calculated based on the rotation amount detected by the first detection means and the rotation amount detected by the second detection means.

Further, the apparatus further comprises instruction input means for inputting instructions for starting and ending detection by the first detection means and the second detection means, and the first detection means and the second detection means are detected from the instruction input means. The position of the main body part and the support part at the time when the start instruction is input is used as a reference, and the amount of displacement from the reference position until the detection end instruction is input is detected as the rotation amount. Features.

Further, the apparatus further comprises third detection means for detecting the rotation amount of the X-ray detector, and the target rotation amount calculation means ends after the first detection means and the second detection means start the detection. Until the amount of rotation of the X-ray detector detected by the third detection means is further added to detect the target rotation amount, and the third detection means is the X-ray detector rotation control means is By instructing the X-ray detector rotation driving means to rotate the target rotation amount, the rotation amount of the rotation of the X-ray detector is detected, and the control means detects the rotation amount and the target rotation amount. Based on the angle deviation, it is determined whether or not the rotation corresponding to the target rotation amount has been completed.

The main body further includes a wheel that moves on the floor surface, and the first detection means is constituted by a sensor that detects a rotation amount of the wheel.

Further, the first detecting means is constituted by a sensor for detecting angular acceleration of the main body.

Further, the second detection means is constituted by a sensor for detecting the rotation amount of the support part or a sensor for detecting angular acceleration of the support part.

Further, the third detection means is constituted by a sensor for detecting the rotation amount of the X-ray detector rotation driving means or a sensor for detecting the angular acceleration of the X-ray detector.

Further, an exposure button for inputting a fluoroscopic instruction for irradiating X-rays from the X-ray source to detect a moving image is provided, and the instruction input means is configured using the exposure button, and the exposure button The detection is started when an instruction to start fluoroscopy is input from the button, and the first detection unit and the second detection unit continue the detection until an instruction to end fluoroscopy is input from the exposure button. It is characterized by.

Further, the control method of the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus of the present invention includes a main body unit that supports an X-ray detector that detects transmitted X-rays irradiated to the subject from the X-ray source so as to be movable on the floor surface. A control method for a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus, comprising: detecting a rotation amount of the main body portion in a horizontal plane due to movement on the floor surface; and rotating the X-ray detector based on the detection result. And a step of driving.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are given to the procedures having the same functions and the same processing contents, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

The mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention is configured to be freely movable on the floor surface, and is arranged close to the subject to perform fluoroscopy (X-ray imaging using a moving image) and imaging (X-ray consisting of a still image). This is a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus capable of performing imaging. First, a schematic configuration of the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described based on FIG. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus 1 mainly includes two types of units, that is, an imaging unit 10 that is a unit that performs fluoroscopic imaging, and a monitor unit 40 that is a unit that displays a fluoroscopic image. Prepare. The photographing unit 10 and the monitor unit 40 are electrically connected by a cable 30.

The imaging unit 10 includes an X-ray source 11 for irradiating the subject 100 placed on the bed 101 with X-rays, a diaphragm device (not shown) for setting an X-ray irradiation area for the subject 100, and an X-ray A high voltage generator 12 that supplies power to the source 11 and an X-ray detector 13 that is attached to a position facing the X-ray source 11 across the subject 100 and detects X-rays transmitted through the subject 100 The C arm 14 having a C-shaped arm that holds the X-ray source 11 and the X-ray detector 13 facing each other, controls each component of the imaging unit 10, and communicates with the monitor unit 40 A main body unit 18 provided with a control unit, and a carriage 25 that carries the main body unit 18 and moves on the floor surface.

The upper part of the main body 18 is supported by a vertical support 17 and a vertical support 17 that are vertically arranged with respect to the floor, and is directed horizontally to the floor and in the direction of attaching the C-arm 14. And a support portion 15 that is provided continuously on the mounting direction side of the C arm 14 in the support portion rotation portion 16 and supports the C arm 14. The vertical support column 17 supports the support unit rotating unit 16 so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the floor surface, and further supports an axis L (hereinafter referred to as “vertical axis”) extending along the vertical direction.

The support unit rotating unit 16 supports the support unit 15 so as to be movable in parallel with the floor surface, that is, along the direction of the arrow H ′ (supports so as to be movable in the left-right direction on the paper surface), and supports the support unit 15 on the floor. It is supported so as to be rotatable about an axis H (hereinafter referred to as “horizontal axis”) that is horizontal to the surface. The support portion 15 supports the C arm 14 so as to be rotatable along the arc direction. Further, in the carriage 25, a wheel 20 for manually moving the carriage 25 (in FIG. 1, the left wheel 20L is drawn), and a free caster 19 (in FIG. 1, in FIG. 1) driven by the wheel 20 (20L). The left caster 19L is drawn). A motor that assists the operator and rotates the wheel 20 may be provided so that the wheel 20 is rotated by the motor and the free caster 19 is driven.

A handle 23 that is gripped when the operator moves the photographing unit 10 is provided on the side of the main body 18 opposite to the side where the C-arm 14 is located. The handle 23 may be provided with a brake mechanism that locks the wheels 20 so that an unintended movement due to an external force hardly occurs after the photographing unit 10 is arranged at a predetermined position. The brake mechanism may be configured to be coupled to the handle 23 so that the operator can lock and release the brake while holding the handle 23. Thereby, the imaging unit 10 itself can move, and the imaging unit 10 can be arranged at an arbitrary position with respect to the subject 100.

The monitor unit 40 includes an X-ray detector control unit 41 that controls the X-ray detector 13 and the X-ray source 11, an image processing device 42 that processes an image detected by the X-ray detector 13, and the processed image. A monitor 43 for displaying, an X-ray detector control unit 41, an image processing device 42, and a display unit 43 are mounted so as to be freely movable on a horizontal plane, and the main body unit 44 is mounted for movement and And a free caster 45 that rotates in a horizontal plane.

<First embodiment>
Next, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the photographing unit 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing procedure of the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for target rotation angle calculation processing. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the feedback processing of the X-ray detector rotation angle.

As shown in FIG. 2, the X-ray detector 13 is attached to the C arm 14 so as to be rotatable in a horizontal plane via an X-ray detector rotation driving unit 22. Although not shown, the X-ray detector rotation drive unit 22 includes an X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a that detects the rotation amount of the X-ray detector 13. The X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a may use a rotary encoder that detects the rotation speed and rotation amount of the X-ray detector rotation driving unit 22. The X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a detects the X-ray detector rotation amount θ _D [rad], which is the rotation amount of the X-ray detector 13. It should be noted that the X-ray detector 13 may be manually rotated as well as rotated by the X-ray detector rotation drive unit 22. In this case, the X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a also performs manual rotation amount detection.

The support rotation unit 16 includes a mechanism for manually or automatically rotating the support unit 15 in the vertical plane and the horizontal plane, and although not shown, the support unit rotation amount for detecting the rotation amount of the support unit 15 is omitted. The sensor 16a is mounted. The support portion rotation amount sensor 16a may use a rotary encoder that detects the number of rotations and the rotation amount of the support portion rotation portion 16. The support portion rotation amount sensor 16a detects a support portion rotation amount θ _C [rad], which is the rotation amount of the support portion 15 with respect to the support portion rotation portion 16.

The wheel 20 includes a right wheel 20R and a left wheel 20L. In the vicinity of the right wheel 20R of the main body 18, a right wheel rotation amount sensor 21R that detects the rotation amount of the right wheel 20R is provided. In the vicinity of the left wheel 20L of the main body 18, a left wheel rotation amount sensor 21L that detects the rotation amount of the left wheel 20L is provided. The right wheel rotation amount sensor 21R and the left wheel rotation amount sensor 21L detect the movement amount (rotation amount) and the rotation speed of the wheel. For example, a rotary encoder that detects the rotation amount may be used. The right wheel rotation amount sensor 21R and the left wheel rotation amount sensor 21L respectively calculate the right wheel rotation amount θ _B [rad] and the left wheel rotation amount θ _A [rad], which are the rotation amounts of the right wheel 20L and the left wheel 20L, respectively. To detect.
The universal caster 19 includes a right caster 19R and a left caster 19L.

The X-ray detector control unit 41 includes a calculator 411 and an X-ray detector rotation control unit 412. The X-ray detector rotation control unit 412 outputs a rotation instruction signal of the X-ray detector 13 to the X-ray detector rotation driving unit 22 described above, and the X-ray detector by the X-ray detector rotation driving unit 22 Controls 13 rotational movements.

The computing unit 411 acquires the left wheel rotation amount θ _A [rad] and the right wheel rotation amount θ _B [rad] detected by the left wheel rotation amount sensor 21L and the right wheel rotation amount sensor 21R, and these rotation amounts are stored in the main body. A main body rotation amount calculation unit 411a (hereinafter referred to as “main body rotation amount” is described as θ _AB ) that converts the rotation amount in a horizontal plane of the unit 18 and the X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a to the X-ray detector rotation amount θ _D [rad] is acquired, the support portion rotation amount θ _C [rad] is acquired from the support portion rotation amount sensor 16a, the main body rotation amount θ _AB calculated above is further acquired, and based on the rotation amounts of these respective portions The target rotation amount calculation unit 411b (hereinafter referred to as “target rotation amount” is described as θ _Dref ) that calculates the target rotation amount necessary to cancel the rotation in the horizontal plane of the X-ray detector 13 accompanying the movement of the imaging unit 10. a), the target rotation amount storage unit 411c that stores a target rotation amount theta _Dref, the amount of rotation of the X-ray detector 13 required to reach the target rotation amount theta _Dref And a feedback control unit 411d to keep out.

There is a parameter necessary for the main body rotation amount calculation unit 411a to convert the rotation amount of the left wheel rotation amount θ _A [rad] and the right wheel rotation amount θ _B [rad] into the rotation amount in the horizontal plane of the main body portion 18. In this case, for example, the distance l _AB [m] between the left _and right wheels 20L and 20R and the wheel radius r [m] of _the left _and right wheels 20L and 20R are stored in advance in the main body rotation amount calculation unit 411a. Also good.

The feedback control unit 411d outputs a signal indicating a necessary rotation amount to the X-ray detector rotation control unit 412. The X-ray detector rotation control unit 412 outputs a rotation instruction signal including rotation amount information to the X-ray rotation driving unit 22, and the X-ray detector 13 rotates. The X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a detects the rotation amount of the X-ray detector 13 at any time and outputs it to the feedback control unit 411d. The feedback control unit 411d calculates the rotation amount again based on the detection signal of the X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a and the target rotation amount.

The X-ray detector control unit 41 is provided in the imaging unit 10 or the monitor unit 40 and is electrically connected to an operation unit 50 that receives an input signal by an operator's operation. The operation unit 50 includes a control instruction input button for inputting instructions for starting and ending X-ray detector rotation control, and an X-ray exposure button for inputting instructions for starting and ending fluoroscopy using the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus 1. Is provided.

When the control instruction input button is pressed, the X-ray detector rotation control start operation is performed, and when the control instruction input button is pressed again, the rotation control end operation is performed. Also, when the X-ray exposure button is pressed and fluoroscopy is started, the X-ray detector rotation control starts, and when the X-ray exposure button is stopped, the last image hold (LIH image) is displayed on the monitor 43. At the same time, the rotation control end operation may be performed. Further, the X-ray detector rotation control start operation may be performed by using the brake mechanism of the imaging unit 10 as a trigger and the imaging unit 10 being braked. Further, the detection / calculation of the rotation amount may be started at the same time as the main power supply of the photographing unit 10 is turned on, and the detection / calculation may be performed until it is turned off.

Next, the processing procedure of the rotation control processing of the X-ray detector 13 of the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, description will be made along the order of steps in the flowchart in FIG.

(Step S1)
First, the carriage 25 is moved to a target position, that is, the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is brought close to the subject, and the X-ray source 11 and the C-arm 14 are moved by moving the imaging unit 10 and driving the C arm 14. The X-ray detector 13 is roughly aligned with the target site for the procedure (S1).

(Step S2)
The operator presses an X-ray exposure button provided in the operation unit 50, performs X-ray fluoroscopy on a trial basis, and the X-ray image of the final frame is displayed on the monitor 43 as an LIH image. The operator visually confirms the LIH image and confirms the position of the X-ray detector 13 (S2). An example of the LIH image is shown in acquired image 1. In the acquired image 1, the vertical direction of the image coincides with the direction of the head and feet of the subject 100, and the procedure target part is located at the approximate center of the acquired image 1. If the position of the X-ray detector 13 is acceptable for the operator, the next procedure, for example, fluoroscopy and imaging is performed at this position.

The positional relationship between the imaging unit 10, the subject 100, and the bed 101 in step S2 is indicated by state 1. The head and foot direction (arrow A direction) of the subject 100 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the bed 101. In the main body 18 having a rectangular plane, when the x1 axis parallel to the long side and the y1 axis parallel to the short side are defined and an orthogonal coordinate system consisting of the x1-y1 axes is assumed, the C arm 14 The part 18 is supported parallel to the x1 axis. In addition, the rectangular X-ray detector 13 is positioned so that the short side is parallel to the head and foot direction and the long side is perpendicular to the head and foot direction.

(Step S3)
The photographing unit 10 waits for input of a detection start instruction. That is, after the procedure is performed, if the position of the imaging unit 10 needs to be moved due to a change in the standing position of the operator or operator, the operator performs an operation for generating a trigger for starting the rotation amount detection. And go to step S4.

On the other hand, if it is not necessary to move the position of the photographing unit 10, the process remains in the standby state with step S3 (S3). In the present embodiment, the trigger is generated by turning on the control instruction input button provided in the operation unit 50, but the trigger generation is not only accompanied by an input operation of the trigger signal by the operator, for example, The trigger may be generated by displaying the LIH image. In this case, this step is omitted, and a trigger is generated by the display of the LIH image in step S2.

(Step S4)
When the trigger is generated, the X-ray detector control unit 41 performs a rotation control start operation (S4).
Specifically, first, each sensor, that is, the X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a, the support portion rotation amount sensor 16a, the right wheel rotation amount sensor 21R, and the left wheel rotation amount sensor 21L includes the support portion when the trigger is generated. 15. Each position of the X-ray detector 13, the right wheel 20R, and the left wheel 20L is set as a reference position. Thereafter, the amount of displacement from this reference position is calculated as the amount of rotation. That is, for example, when the support unit 15 rotates 90 ° in one direction, for example, 90 ° clockwise from the reference position, then rotates 45 ° counterclockwise, and the rotation control end instruction described later is input, The detected value of θ _C is detected as 45 ° clockwise. The same applies to the X-ray detector rotation amount θ _D , the left wheel rotation amount θ _A , and the right wheel rotation amount θ _B.

(Step S5)
When the operator moves the imaging unit 10, the X-ray detector 13 moves accordingly (S5).

State 2 shows the positional relationship between the imaging unit 10 and the subject 100 and bed 101 in step S5. The head and foot direction of the subject 100 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the bed 101 and is unchanged from the state 1. If the x2 axis parallel to the long side of the main body 18 after movement and the y2 axis parallel to the short side are defined and an orthogonal coordinate system consisting of x2-y2 axes is assumed, the C arm 14 is x2 of the main body 18 The angle θc rotates with respect to the axis. Further, the Cartesian coordinate system composed of the x2-y2 axes is rotated by an angle θ _AB with respect to the Cartesian coordinate system composed of the x1-y1 axes.

(Step S6)
The target rotation angle is calculated (S6). The processing procedure of this step will be described along each step of FIG.

In step S601, the respective rotary encoders, that is, the X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a, the support portion rotation amount sensor 16a, the left wheel rotation amount sensor 21L, and the right wheel rotation amount sensor 21R, θ _D [rad], θ _C [rad], θ _A [rad], θ _B [rad] are detected. _{θ C [rad], θ D} [rad] , so that represents the rotation angle theta _D of the rotation angle theta _C and the X-ray detector rotating unit 22 of each support part 15, is output to the target rotation amount calculating section 411b The On the other hand, the values θ _A and θ _B of the rotary encoder are output to the main body rotation amount calculation unit 411a. Note that “movement of the photographing unit” in this step includes a case where the movement amount is 0, that is, the photographing unit is not actually moved. In this case, the value of each output sensor is 0.

　算出された撮影ユニット10の本体部18の回転量θ_ABは、目標回転量算出部411bに出力される。 In step S602, the main body rotation amount calculation unit 411a converts the rotation amount θ _AB of the main body unit 18 of the photographing unit 10 into the rotation amount θ _AB by the following equation (1) (S602).

The calculated rotation amount θ _AB of the main body 18 of the photographing unit 10 is output to the target rotation amount calculation unit 411b.

In step S603, the target rotation amount calculation unit 411b calculates a rotation angle (target angle: θ _Dref ) necessary for canceling the rotational movement of the X-ray detector 13 accompanying the movement of the imaging unit 10 (S603). . The target rotation amount calculation unit 411b calculates the target rotation angle θ _Dref of the X-ray detector rotation drive unit 22 by the following equation (2).

θ _Dref = θ _AB + θ _C + θ _D (2)
θ _Dref [rad]: Target rotation angle of the X-ray detector rotation drive unit,
θ _AB [rad]: Rotation angle of main body 18 θ _C [rad]: Rotation angle of support 15
θ _D [rad]: Rotation angle of the X-ray detector rotating unit Note that, after step S4, for example, when the operator manually rotates the X-ray detector 13, θ _D is a value greater than 0 or from 0 It becomes a small value, if not rotating the X-ray detector 13, theta _D is zero.

In step S604, the target rotation amount storage unit 411c stores the calculated target rotation angle θ _Dref (S604).

(Step S7)
The presence / absence of a detection end instruction is determined. If there is a detection end instruction, the process proceeds to step S8. If not, the process returns to step S5 to continue detection of the rotation amount (S7).

(Step S8)
X-ray detector rotation angle feedback control is performed (S8). The processing procedure of this step will be described along each step of FIG.

In step S801, the feedback control unit 411d reads out the target rotation angle θ _Dref stored in the target rotation amount storage unit 411c (S801).

In step S802, the X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a detects the rotation angle θ _Dint of the current position with respect to the reference position of the X-ray detector 13, and outputs it to the feedback control unit 411d (S802).

In step S803, the feedback control unit 411d calculates the difference between the target rotation amounts θ _Dref and θ _Dint as the angle deviation ε using equation (3) (S803).

ε = -θ _Dref -θ _Dint (3)
ε [rad]: Target rotation amount θ _Dref and deviation of current rotation angle θ _Dint θ _Dint [rad]: Current position rotation angle with respect to the reference position of the X-ray detector 13 In step S804, the feedback control unit 411d A target angle deviation ε _ref that is a prepared (stored) constant for convergence determination is read out, and it is determined whether or not the angle deviation ε satisfies Expression (4) (S804).

| Ε | <ε _ref (4)
ε _ref [rad]: Target angle deviation If the angle deviation ε satisfies the expression (4), the series of processing is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S805.

In step S805, the feedback control unit 411d outputs the value of the manipulated variable for the X-ray detector rotation control unit 412 to the X-ray detector rotation control unit 412 according to the equation (5).

y = ε × Kp (5)
y: Operation amount for the X-ray detector rotation control unit 412 Kp: Feedback gain The X-ray detector rotation control unit 412 converts the operation amount y into an output amount suitable for rotation driving (for example, current, voltage, etc.) The line detector rotation driving unit 22 rotates the X-ray detector 13 according to the output amount, and performs feedback control (S805).

Thereafter, the process returns to step S802, and the processes from step S802 to step S805 are repeated until the angle deviation ε converges to the target angle deviation ε _ref .

The positional relationship between the imaging unit 10, the subject 100, and the bed 101 at the end of feedback control is shown by state 3 in FIG. The head and foot direction of the subject 100 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the bed 101 and is unchanged from the states 1 and 2. Further, the position of the main body 18 is unchanged from the state 2. However, the X-ray detector 13 rotates with the target angle θ _Dref with respect to the C arm 14. As a result, the acquired image 2 is the same as the acquired image 1, and the vertical direction of the image matches the head and foot direction of the subject 100, and even if the imaging unit 10 moves, the acquired image 1 and the acquired image 2 The procedure target region of the subject is imaged in the same direction.

According to this embodiment, even if the imaging unit 10 is moved, the orientation of the procedure target part in the acquired image can be kept constant before and after the movement, and the operator is not aware of the movement of the imaging unit 10. You can In addition, when the X-ray detector 13 is equipped with a square X-ray detector (for example, FPD), the X-ray detector 13 itself is rotated so that the original X-ray detector can be moved after the imaging unit 10 is moved. A large field of view can be secured. Further, since there is no need for manual adjustment of the orientation of the X-ray detector 13 accompanying the movement of the imaging unit 10, there is no difference due to the skill of the operator. Not limited to the above description, rotation control and feedback control may be started simultaneously with the occurrence of a trigger.

<Second embodiment>
A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the photographing unit 10 according to the second embodiment.

The imaging unit 10 according to the second embodiment is not a rotary encoder as a sensor that detects the amount of movement of the main body 18, but an angular acceleration sensor (gyro sensor) 80 and each angular acceleration θ ′ detected by the angular acceleration sensor 80. And a main body rotation amount calculation unit 411e that calculates the rotation amount θ _AB by numerically integrating _AB . Then, the rotation amount θ _AB obtained by numerical integration of each angular acceleration θ ″ _AB by the main body rotation amount calculation unit 411e is output to the target rotation amount calculation unit 411b, and the target rotation amount θ as in the first embodiment. Used to calculate _Dref .

In the first embodiment, one sensor is required for each of the left and right wheels in order to detect the amount of movement (rotation amount) in the direction of the main body 18 of the photographing unit. Therefore, the number of sensors can be reduced. Even when the wheel radius and the distance between the two wheels are different, there is no need to change the function for calculating the rotation amount of the imaging unit 10 in the sensor and X-ray detector control unit 41.

<Other embodiments>
The first and second embodiments described above are merely examples of the embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the description of these embodiments, and there may be various embodiments without departing from the spirit thereof. . For example, instead of the rotary encoder, a gyro sensor may be mounted on the rotating unit on which the rotary encoder is mounted. Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are a total of three rotating parts in the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus, that is, the X-ray detector 13, the support part 15, and the main body part 18. The number of rotating parts may be increased or decreased by changing the design. In this case, the target rotation amount θ _Dref may be calculated by detecting the rotation amounts of all the rotating parts including the increase / decrease amount.

Furthermore, another embodiment will be described based on FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the photographing unit 10 according to another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the present invention can also be applied to the photographing unit 10 in which the C arm 14 is fixed to the main body 18. In this case, a sensor for detecting the rotation amount of the main body 18 and an X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a are provided. Note that the mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus of FIG. 7 includes a wheel rotation drive mechanism 20m that rotationally drives the left and right wheels 20L and 20R. Therefore, the wheel rotation drive mechanism 20m is provided with a left wheel rotation amount sensor 21L and a right wheel rotation amount sensor 21R, and detects the number of rotations due to rotation drive of the left wheel and the right wheel by the wheel rotation drive mechanism 20m. The target rotation amount is calculated by converting the rotation amount into the main body rotation amount. Then, feedback control of the X-ray detector rotation control unit 412 is performed using this target rotation amount.

Also in FIG. 7, the rotation amount of the main body 18 may be detected by using an angular acceleration sensor instead of the left wheel rotation amount sensor 21L and the right wheel rotation amount sensor 21R. The X-ray detector rotation amount sensor 22a may also be a rotary encoder or an angular acceleration sensor.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the X-ray detector control unit 41 is provided in the monitor unit 40, but may be provided in the imaging unit 10. Furthermore, the processing procedure is not limited to the flowcharts of FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, and the order of the steps may be changed within a range where the effects of the present invention can be achieved. For example, in the calculation of the target rotation angle in step S6, only step S601 may be performed before step S7, and the processing after step S602 may be performed after step S7. In this case, the output value of each part sensor is continuously detected, and the rotation angle and the target rotation angle of the main body 18 are calculated after the detection end instruction.

1 Mobile X-ray diagnostic device, 10 imaging unit, 11 X-ray source, 12 high voltage generator, 13 X-ray detector, 14 C-arm, 15 support part, 16 support part rotating part, 17 vertical column, 18 body part , 19 universal casters, 20 wheels, 30 cables, 40 monitor units, 41 X-ray detector control unit, 42 image processing device, 43 monitors, 44 main unit, 45 universal casters

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An X-ray source for irradiating X-rays, an X-ray detector for detecting X-rays transmitted through the subject, a holding means for holding the X-ray source and the X-ray detector facing each other, and the holding means with respect to the holding means In a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus comprising: an X-ray detector rotation driving means for rotationally driving an X-ray detector; and a main body that supports the holding means so as to be movable on the floor surface.
First detection means for detecting the amount of rotation of the main body portion in a horizontal plane due to movement on the floor surface, and the X-ray detector rotation drive means based on the detection result of the first detection means, the X X-ray detector control means for controlling the rotational drive of the line detector, and a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus. In the X-ray detector control means, the first detection means sets a target rotation amount necessary for returning the direction of the X-ray detector that moves as the main body moves to the direction before the main body moves. Target rotation amount calculation means for calculating based on the detected rotation amount, and rotation of the X-ray detector to the X-ray detector rotation drive means based on the target rotation amount calculated by the target rotation amount calculation means. 2. The mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: X-ray detector rotation control means for giving an instruction. A support unit that rotatably supports the holding unit with respect to the main body unit; and a second detection unit that detects a rotation amount of the support unit,
3. The target rotation amount calculation unit according to claim 2, wherein the target rotation amount calculation unit calculates the target rotation amount based on the rotation amount detected by the first detection unit and the rotation amount detected by the second detection unit. Mobile X-ray diagnostic equipment. An instruction input means for inputting instructions for starting and ending detection by the first detection means and the second detection means;
The first detection means and the second detection means are based on the positions of the main body part and the support part at the time when an instruction to start detection is input from the instruction input means, and the detection is performed from the reference positions. 4. The mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a displacement amount until an end instruction is input is detected as a rotation amount. Further comprising third detection means for detecting the amount of rotation of the X-ray detector;
The target rotation amount calculation means is a rotation amount of the X-ray detector detected by the third detection means between the first detection means and the second detection means starting and ending the detection. Is added to detect the target rotation amount,
The third detection means detects the amount of rotation of the X-ray detector by the X-ray detector rotation control means instructing the X-ray detector rotation drive means to rotate the target rotation amount. 5. The control unit according to claim 4, wherein the control unit determines whether or not the rotation corresponding to the target rotation amount has ended based on an angular deviation between the rotation amount and the target rotation amount. Mobile X-ray diagnostic equipment. The main body further includes wheels that move on the floor surface,
2. The mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first detection unit is configured by a sensor that detects a rotation amount of the wheel. 2. The mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first detection unit is configured by a sensor that detects angular acceleration of the main body. 4. The mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the second detection unit is configured by a sensor that detects a rotation amount of the support part or a sensor that detects an angular acceleration of the support part. 6. The third detection unit is configured by a sensor that detects a rotation amount of the X-ray detector rotation driving unit or a sensor that detects an angular acceleration of the X-ray detector. Mobile X-ray diagnostic equipment. Further comprising an exposure button for inputting a fluoroscopic instruction for detecting a moving image by irradiating X-rays from the X-ray source,
The instruction input means is configured using the exposure button, starts detection when a fluoroscopy start instruction is input from the exposure button, and until a fluoroscopy end instruction is input from the exposure button 5. The mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the first detection unit and the second detection unit continue the detection. A control method for a mobile X-ray diagnostic apparatus comprising a main body that supports an X-ray detector for detecting transmitted X-rays irradiated to a subject from an X-ray source so as to be movable on the floor surface,
A movable type comprising: a step of detecting a rotation amount of the main body portion in a horizontal plane due to movement on the floor surface; and a step of rotationally driving the X-ray detector based on the detection result. A method for controlling an X-ray diagnostic apparatus.

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